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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,230.08, 543,273.24 and 182,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,230.08, 543,273.24 and 182,267.52 is: 273,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,230.08 : 543,273.24 = 182,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,230.08/543,273.24 = 182,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,230.08x = 543,273.24 × 182,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,230.08x = 99,021,066,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,021,066,137.16/362,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,365.11

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